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Useful phrases you may need to say (4 minutes)
Learn these phrases and then test yourself using
the cover flap.
I am diabetic. Sono diabetico/a.
sonoh deeabeteekoh/ah
I am epileptic. Sono epilettico/a.
sonoh epeeletteekoh/ah
I have asthma. Sono asmatico/a.
sonoh asmateekoh/ah
I have a heart condition. Ho disturbi cardiaci.
oh deestoorbee
kardeeachee
I have a fever. Ho la febbre.
oh lah febbray
It’s urgent. È urgente.
ay oorjentay
I’m out of breath. Faccio fatica
Sono incinta. a respirare.
sonoh eencheentah facchyoh fatikah
I am pregnant. ah respeeraray

Cultural tip Say it (2 minutes)
Before you go to Italy,
find out if your health My son needs to go
insurance covers emergency to the hospital.
medical care in Europe; if it It’s not urgent.
doesn’t, purchase a travel
medical insurance policy.
For an ambulance call 112.

È grave? No, è solo un’indigestione. Che sollievo!
ay gravay noh, ay soloh kay soleeayvoh
oon eendeejestyonay
Is it serious? What a relief!
No, you only have
indigestion.